News from July 2022


Janice Moore Aitken

Janice Moore Aitken (August 1, 1955 - July 15, 2022)


Nell Seale Gadilhe

Nell Seale Gadilhe (November 18, 1923 - July 17, 2022)


Doc Thi Pham

Doc Thi Pham (October 12, 1937 - July 18, 2022)


Watt to grieving fan: 'We’ll help with the funeral'

Though he now suits up for the Arizona Cardinals, J.J. Watt still has a soft spot for the people of Houston, as shown by his recent heartwarming gesture for a fan in need.


Kemah official on apparent lack of decorum at council meetings: 'We had a meeting where a gavel was thrown across the room'

A Wednesday city council meeting in the northern Galveston County town of Kemah teetered on the edge of chaos as the mayor and the city council sparred on certain agenda items, Houston-based media outlets reported.


City of Houston Planning Commission met March 17

City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, March 17.


City of Houston City Council met June 28 & 29.

City of Houston City Council met June 28 & 29.


Harris County launches monkeypox hotline: 'The illness can last anywhere from 14 to 21 days'

The Harris County Health Department announced the creation of a monkeypox hotline on Wednesday in response to the spike of cases locally and nationwide, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.


Mark Moseley

Mark Moseley (April 2, 1932 - July 20, 2022)


Louis Davis

Louis Davis (October 9, 1953 - July 18, 2022)


Jose Mario Moreno Gonzalez

Jose Mario Moreno Gonzalez (March 17, 1938 - July 19, 2022)


Sister Barbara White O.P.

Sister Barbara White O.P. (August 11, 1935 - July 20, 2022)


David E. Williams Sr.

David E. Williams Sr. (July 15, 2022)


Houston rapper Lil' Keke celebrates 713 Day with 'highly anticipated event' at James Harden's Thirteen

On July 13, Lil' Keke held a social and book signing event to celebrate 2022's "713 day."


Ogg on latest developments in Arlene Alvarez case: 'We are focusing our efforts on finding the suspect'

A $30,000 award has been offered for information leading to the arrest of a bank robbery suspect whose escape allegedly resulted in the shooting death of a 9-year-old girl last Valentine’s Day, Houston-based media outlets reported.


Astros on AL All-Star victory: 'Congrats, Dusty!'

Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez hurled his way to a win as part of the American League (AL) All-Stars’ 3-2 victory over the National League (NL) All-Stars in the 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, per a report on the Astros’ website.



Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met March 15

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, March 15.


Memorial City Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met June 28

Memorial City Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Tuesday, June 28.


Larry Bennett

Larry Bennett (August 10, 1957 - July 11, 2022)